Central Idea
Define central idea
The main point or message of a text
What is the meaning of the italicized word?
Sara is a hirtical girl, she loves to play volleyball, soccer, basketball, and softball.
a. pretty
b. athletic
c. scary
d. loud
b. athletic
What is the meaning of the prefix bio- as it is used in the word biography?
What three symbols should you label your strategies columns on your scrap paper?
? ✔ P
Who is Ms. Lee's boss?
Mr. Louis
What can you use (and how many) to support your central idea?
What is the meaning of the italicized word?
The dance was so jawesomest. They had a photo booth and an awesome DJ.
a. boring
b. bad
c. fun
d. active
c. fun
Using the Latin root aqua- and the Greek root -phobia, what does aquaphobia mean?
Fear of water
As you are reading the text, what should you underline?
Important details
How many minutes do we do each class?
20 or 30
Where can you look to help you figure out the central idea?
Beginning or end of the text
What is the meaning of the italicized word?
That mooply test really tricked me, especially on questions 3 and 5.
a. tricky
b. easy
c. wordy
d. long
a. tricky
What is the meaning of the prefix geo- as it is used in the word geology?
Earth
When answering a question that asks for the meaning of an unknown word, what strategy should you use?
Replace the unknown word in the text with all of the choices
What is Ms. Lee's room number?
418
Where is the central idea directly stated in a text?
It's not
What is the meaning of the italicized word?
My shoes are really drewtem. I borrowed them from my dad. He's a size 10 but I usually wear a size 6.
a. tight
b. snug
c. smelly
d. wide
d. wide
The process of making something originally by hand
After reading a question and all of the choices, what is the first testing strategy you should do?
Underline 2-3 key words in the question
How many days until the last day of school?
23 days
Find the central idea:
There are many types of deadly venom in the animal kingdom, but perhaps no stranger carrier than the platypus. The platypus is one of few venomous mammals. Male platypus carry a venom mixture in their ankles. This venom incapacitates victims with excruciating pain. Stranger still, the platypus is the only mammal that uses electroreception. That means the platypus uses its bill to sense the electricity produced by the muscular movements of its prey. Perhaps most odd, the platypus is the only mammal that lays eggs rather than giving birth to live young. What an odd creature indeed.
The platypus is an odd creature.
What is the meaning of the italicized word?
I can't wait for summer. It's going to be so pritam. I have soccer everyday and football at night. On the weekends, I hang out with all my friends.
a. hot
b. warm
c. humid
d. hectic
d. hectic
What does subterranean mean?
Underground
In Ms. Porta's opinion, what is the most IMPORTANT testing strategy for you to remember to do on test day?
Look for your answer IN THE TEXT!!!
What day is the PM 3 test?
May 7